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Every Labor Day weekend, Justin Dearborn’s yard transforms into a finely-tuned parking operation, where each car is strategically parked to ensure a smooth exit whether you’re the first to arrive or the last to leave as the Hopkinton State Fair swings...

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Over the past few weeks, waste disposal sites across the state have become the scene of a meticulous investigation. Trash bags are being torn open, their contents spread out on tables and examined with a fine-tooth comb.This scrutiny is part of the...

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

It was one of those overcast days when the crisp breeze was just cool enough to make me reach for a light sweater from the closet.As I opened the door and slipped off my shoes, the soft strains of music that filled the room seemed to gently leave the...

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As construction progresses on the new 24-bed forensic psychiatric facility, designed to offer a secure and supportive environment for patients, the state is preparing to host an informative session this Thursday.The construction of the new forensic...

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Editor’s note: A tentative agreement brokered Friday to allow a transgender Plymouth girl to temporarily practice on the girls’ soccer team has fallen through, according to two people familiar with the situation. Read an updated story here.Parker...

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Home prices in New Hampshire continue to remain high, with median prices staying above $500,000 for the fifth month in a row.In July, the median price for a single-family home in the state was $530,000, just shy of the record high of $538,000 set in...

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Iris Turmelle leaned back in the car’s rear seat, letting the warmth of the July sun bathe her face as she headed to a sleepover at her friend’s house. But a text message from her mother, shattered that Friday afternoon, overwhelming her with anger...

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Alan Robidas felt a sense of relief as he watched gallons of firefighting foam, which had been sitting in storage at the Concord Fire Department for at least 20 years, being loaded into trucks for disposal.This was part of a statewide initiative,...

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Gianluca Marangan, sporting a bright blue T-shirt, joined fellow runners at the Boys and Girls Club in Concord, with his peace torch held high.It was more than just a ceremonial gesture — it was a symbol of their shared mission to spread peace.On...

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New Hampshire’s job market is experiencing a rebound, with employment rates recovering quickly and nearly back to pre-pandemic levels. However, the state’s labor force has not kept pace, raising concerns about the overall recovery.In 2019, New...

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After a series of unsuccessful repairs to its outdated equipment, the playground at Hanson Park in Bow is set to receive a major upgrade with the replacement of its play set.David Stack, the town manager, explained that the playground equipment had...

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Having a bird's eye view of a 20-acre field of bright yellow sunflowers swaying in the breeze is the experience awaiting visitors at Sunfox Farm for its sixth festival in Concord.Greg and Amber Pollock, the couple behind this rural oasis along the...

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Kathryn Layne never anticipated that her move from Iowa to Goffstown 12 years ago would lead to her role in land conservation. But now, she has donated 137 acres of her property on 79 Stark Highway North, near the center of Dunbarton, for a...

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Incarcerated individuals in New Hampshire will soon receive access to Medicaid 45 days before their release, which is a part of the state’s approval for expanded Medicaid coverage for mental health and substance use treatment services.“It’s a very...

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A new report has found that girls in New Hampshire are twice as likely as boys to struggle with mental health.The New Hampshire Women’s Foundation report indicates that 50% of girls in the state suffer from mental health issues, including anxiety,...

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In a step toward inclusivity, the State Department of Health and Human Services announced a rebranding of its bureau that supports adults and older adults.Formerly known as the Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services, serving adults and individuals over...

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​​Authorities have completed the autopsy on the body recovered from Casco Bay in Maine last Friday, but they have yet to confirm the identity. The Maine Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has stated that while the autopsy is finished and "efforts to...

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

For seven years, Sven Bergen has called his apartment on South State Street in Concord his home. The building, a part of Fellowship Housing Opportunities, a nonprofit dedicated to providing stable housing for individuals with mental health challenges...

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In Deerfield, a bridge replacement has led to an unintended consequence — neighbors say the area has turned into a death trap for Canada geese.Last year, the bridge over Freeses Pond was replaced due to a failing culvert that was causing flooding.On...

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White Mountain National Forest is experiencing an uptick in bear encounters, as food-conditioned bears are increasingly interacting with hikers and campers in the Pemigewasset Wilderness.According to the forest staff, since mid-July, these bears have...